You might have heard of several famous stand mixer brands like KitchenAid, Cuisinart, Hamilton, etc. but as these brands get older and costlier, many new stand mixer brands have entered the market which provide you the features of a high-end stand mixer but at a much lower cost.

One of these brands is Kenwood and it has started giving KitchenAid some serious competition which begs the question that after all, which stand mixer is better? We have reviewed both brands and to determine best stand mixers for you.

In the terms of Robustness

If we were to talk about the motor power and robustness, then Kenwood would win this round without any argument.

While KitchenAid are known to be quite durable, they cannot handle a full power motor for mixtures and might make a lot of noise and could also break down if used at full power frequently.

On the other hand, a Kenwood stand mixer can easily perform tasks at a high power without the threat of it breaking down or producing a lot of noise.

Which one is more durable?

Although KitchenAid stand mixers are known for their durability, when used frequently at a high power, they are prone to break down after a while whereas, a Kenwood stand mixer is more robust which lends a hand to its durability and makes it more long-lasting and less prone to breakdowns than a KitchenAid stand mixer.

Which one is costlier?

This one is a no-brainer really, KitchenAid stand mixers are expensive and can burn a serious hole in your pocket but on the other hand, Kenwood stand mixers are quite affordable and also provide you with all the functionalities and features of a KitchenAid stand mixer at comparatively such a low price.

You would find Kenwood stand mixers in a various price ranges but most often, these prices are still lower than compared to a KitchenAid stand mixer.

In the terms of size and storage

KitchenAid stand mixers are heavy and large, there is certainly no doubt about that because these features contribute in their durability.

This makes it difficult to store them in the kitchen or move from one place to another whereas, a Kenwood stand mixer is large but it is lightweight and can be easily stored and moved around. In fact, they are so light that sometimes you can pick them up with only one hand!

In the terms of attachments

KitchenAid provides you with numerous attachments and accessories which make it a very tempting option but these attachments are a little pricey which can be a serious drawback if you are looking for a budget stand mixer.

On the other hand, a Kenwood stand mixer already comes with a variety of attachments which can perform various tasks so there is no need to buy more attachments making it a cost-effective choice while not compromising on the features and the functions.

Verdict:

As you must have noticed by now that Kenwood is a better bet at a lower price and can offer you all the features and functions of a KitchenAid stand mixer but at a much desirable rate, so if you are looking for a good brand to buy your stand mixer then we would definitely urge you to try the new Kenwood stand mixers.

Here’s the result from our tests

]]>http://breadandbuttercounter.com/2017/04/29/kenwood-or-kitchenaid-stand-mixers/feed/0Best grinder for drip coffeehttp://breadandbuttercounter.com/2017/04/15/best-grinder-for-drip-coffee/
http://breadandbuttercounter.com/2017/04/15/best-grinder-for-drip-coffee/#respondSat, 15 Apr 2017 02:46:24 +0000http://breadandbuttercounter.com/?p=118Continue reading "Best grinder for drip coffee"]]>Are you one of those people who love have a drip coffee and now is looking to buy a perfect grinder for the same? We all want our coffee to taste delicious and what better way than to get a perfect coffee grinder for yours home which can help you in the perfect ground coffee for your brewing machine. One of the best coffee grinders which can provide you the grind settings that you need is the Rancilio Rocky Doserless Coffee grinder which is known to be perfect for a variety of coffees. This big boy can get you the right ground coffee for an Espresso and a drip coffee which makes it the perfect choice for most households. Here’s you can find the drip coffee maker reviews.

About the product

Rancilio is one of the most popular companies in the coffee industry and its Rocky Doserless model is the ideal product for all those people who like to grind their own different styles of coffee. This coffee grinder is the best investment you can ever make and is the perfect recommendation for all those people who are looking to get a little serious about their coffee makers.

This product can provide you a serious of grind settings much more efficiently than other coffee grinders while giving you one of the best experience you ever expected. Here are a few things which are worth mentioning about this extremely amazing coffee grinder.

Doserless

There are two types of models in the coffee industry, doser and doserless. In a doserless model, you can control the number of coffee beans that go into the portafilter and your grinder doesn’t user chambers to do its work. In a doser model, you automate the process of grinding but in a doserless model, you grind how much you need and are always provided with fresh ground coffee to brew.

Quality and Construction

This product is really sturdy and you certainly don’t have to worry about it breaking anytime soon. This is not all, though, in addition to being durable and sturdy, it also looks amazing and has an extremely stylish appearance which makes it a favorable choice for most users. This stylish model can suit most kitchen styles and will always look timeless to you.

Features

Here are a few of the features which make this product the perfect choice for you:

It is user-friendly and comes with a single switch to operate the machine.

It includes a dial which can be used to select the desired grind settings

It comes with a 166-watt motor which can grind a double shot in less than 30 seconds.

You have over 55 grind settings to choose from which includes anything between a french press coffee maker and an automatic drip.

This product is extra quiet while working.

It comes with a thermal protection design which helps in the prevention of overheating of the machine.

Conclusion

This is one of the best buys as a coffee grinder which will certainly not disappoint you with its various grind settings and powerful functioning.

]]>http://breadandbuttercounter.com/2017/04/15/best-grinder-for-drip-coffee/feed/05 Kitchen Faucets perfect for every restaurant kitchenhttp://breadandbuttercounter.com/2017/02/10/5-kitchen-faucets-perfect-for-every-restaurant-kitchen/
http://breadandbuttercounter.com/2017/02/10/5-kitchen-faucets-perfect-for-every-restaurant-kitchen/#respondFri, 10 Feb 2017 18:09:23 +0000http://breadandbuttercounter.com/?p=91Continue reading "5 Kitchen Faucets perfect for every restaurant kitchen"]]>There are innumerable Kitchen Faucets out there displaying different features and functions and choosing one for your kitchen can become a little confusing.

With so many styles and finishes, the options to choose kitchen faucet have increased and now you can certainly find one to suit your kitchen interiors with ease.

So we have made a list of the 5 best kitchen faucets which you should definitely consider while buying one for your kitchen:

The most popular kitchen faucet out, this single-handle pull-down faucet by Delta will provide your kitchen with an amazing look while at the same time provide you with several modern functionalities.

With its MagnaTite docking feature, it keeps the pull-down spray wand in place and protects it from falling down.

With its Multi-flow feature you can change from spray to stream mode and adjust the water pressure as per your needs.

It provides you with a 360 degree rotation and 20 inches range which makes it easier to clean your dishes in one go. Although it is a little expensive than other faucets, it is by far the best and most recommended one.

Commerical Stainless Steel Handle Pull Down Sprayer Kitchen Faucet

Cost: 56.99

One of the most popular kitchen faucets out there, this pull-down kitchen faucet provides you with a single handle which can be used to adjust both hot and cold water and allows you the free movement of your other hand while helping you in a quick and efficient cleaning.

It features a nickel finish which protects the faucet from corrosion and tarnish and provides your faucet with durability.

Its high arc spout and 360 degree rotation allows you to clean utensils away from the sink, without spilling any water on the floor or otherwise. With so many features and such a cheap price, it is the best choice for your kitchen.

Kohler K-596-CP Simplice Single-Hole Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet

Cost: $167.98

Another great faucet with a great design which provides you with amazing functionalities and adequate ergonomics.

With its 360-degrees swiveling high-arc spout, you can use it for both cleaning outside the sink and cleaning inside the deep sink. You can also pause the water flow with its pause button and easily transfer the spout to another utensil before resuming the water flow.

With its sculpted buttons, you can be sure to be able to handle your faucet efficiently with wet hands too.

Its sweep spray features allows you to clean large surface area quickly and its MasterClean Sprayface allows you to keep the faucet clean with great ease.

Delta Faucet 9192T-SSSD-DST

Cost: $349.95

One of the best pull-down faucet model, this stainless steel-finish faucet provides you with one of the best features out there.

With its dual mode pull down sprayer, all you have to do is touch the faucet anywhere and you can adjust the water flow and the temperature with ease.

Its 10-inches faucet range makes it easier to clean most utensils and with the LED lights you can select the temperature without having to touch the water at all.

With its stainless steel finish, you can be assured that this faucet will last long and will protect itself from water spots and scratches and is sure to be a long-time investment.

Moen 7594ESRS

Cost: $345.25

This touchless kitchen faucet with its sleek design is the most convenient faucet and comes with a flexible and lightweight spray which works for most houses with its 10 inches of range.

But the best part about this faucet is its hands free experience, you can simple move your hand above it and the faucet will start flowing and with another movement of your hand, the water will stop flowing.

Another way to turn this on is by keeping the utensils beneath the faucet spout and once you remove the utensil, the faucet turns off. It also features a spot resistant coating which makes it easier to clean too.

]]>http://breadandbuttercounter.com/2017/02/10/5-kitchen-faucets-perfect-for-every-restaurant-kitchen/feed/0Got a messy kitchen? Here’s what you can dohttp://breadandbuttercounter.com/2017/02/07/got-a-messy-kitchen-heres-what-you-can-do/
http://breadandbuttercounter.com/2017/02/07/got-a-messy-kitchen-heres-what-you-can-do/#respondTue, 07 Feb 2017 06:28:53 +0000http://breadandbuttercounter.com/?p=44Continue reading "Got a messy kitchen? Here’s what you can do"]]>Thanksgiving is probably one of the most awaited and most dreaded holiday for all of us. While the promise of a huge celebration and good food makes us excited for it to come sooner, the thought of doing the dishes afterwards is equally shudder worthy.

So how to make sure that this thanksgiving you don’t have to worry about those piles of dishes and just enjoy your holiday with your loved ones? We have a list of things which you could do to enjoy your thanksgiving to the fullest:

Use Disposable Cutlery

I know most people don’t believe in using disposable cutlery and like taking out their fancy silverware but trust me, if there are loads of people coming over, the wise decision would be to use paper or other disposable items for serving dishes.

You don’t need to worry about cleaning those, all you have to do is collect them in a garbage bag and throw them in the dustbin. No preparing beforehand and no need to clean your cutlery items one night before for serving the dishes. Voila! You have lesser dishes to clean the next day and you don’t spend too much time day before the thanksgiving in cleaning cutleries.

Make few food items the day before

Another way by which you can reduce your pile of dishes is by making few food items day before which won’t get spoilt overnight. You can make pies, sides, cookies, etc. items day before which can be reheated.

This way you wouldn’t have to worry about cooking vessels to be cleaned along with the serving dishes. No extra dishes would need to be cleaned as the dishes in which you store your food items can act as the serving dishes once reheated.

Do them immediately

If you absolutely can’t make food items before and don’t wish to use the disposable cutlery, the best option would be to clean the utensils as they are being used. Piling a bunch of dishes and cooking utensils would only add work for you later on, so it would be better to clean them as you go.

Cook a food item, transfer it to a serving plate and wash that cooking utensil immediately. Dry the cooking utensil and keep it back so when you do look at your kitchen after thanksgiving, you would see much less of a mess than expected. Here’s few tips to help you speed it up.

Keep a dish tub of soapy water ready

If you are planning to wash everything the same day, another advice would be to keep ready a dish tub full of water and kitchen soap and keep your utensils in that tub as you go.

This would make sure that it doesn’t become too difficult for you to rub and remove the dirt from the dishes as it would get soaked in water beforehand. Once you get time, you can start washing and drying a few dishes at a time.

Wash everything the night before

Another thing you could do is keep all your cooking utensils clean and dry the night before so that you have utensils in abundance to use and you won’t be short in utensils for serving the dishes to your guests.

Once the party is over, you can clean it the next day and not worry about having no utensils for the next evening.

]]>http://breadandbuttercounter.com/2017/02/07/got-a-messy-kitchen-heres-what-you-can-do/feed/05 Kid friendly cooking equipments a must for every kitchenhttp://breadandbuttercounter.com/2017/01/25/5-kid-friendly-cooking-equipments-a-must-for-every-kitchen/
http://breadandbuttercounter.com/2017/01/25/5-kid-friendly-cooking-equipments-a-must-for-every-kitchen/#respondWed, 25 Jan 2017 06:28:44 +0000http://breadandbuttercounter.com/?p=43Continue reading "5 Kid friendly cooking equipments a must for every kitchen"]]>While we all know that cooking with your kids could turn out to be a lot of fun, it still involves a risk, allowing your kids assist you in the kitchen without keeping available any appropriate tools for them.

So apart from the basics like a coffee machine and a easy bake oven, we have made a list of essential tools which you need to stock your kitchen with so that the next time you plan on a family cooking time, you don’t spend half of the time worrying your kids will hurt themselves:

Stepping Stool

Well, this is probably one of the most obvious item which you can invest in for your kids. While cooking with kids can be fun, it can be a little dangerous too when your kids can’t reach the stove and have to tiptoe or stand on a chair to reach the counter.

Getting them a sturdy stool so that they can easily reach the counter and the stove would enable their safety and make them feel welcomed by you too.

Small plastic bowls

Get a set of small plastic bowls which your kids can use to mix and add stuff while cooking and which they won’t end up breaking in the process. Plastic bowls would ensure that even if your kids mistakenly throw the bowl, it won’t end up being broken.

Small plastic bowls would be easier for your kids to handle too and they can keep them anywhere while preparing the food.

Tiny, safe knife

An important tool which your kids would need while cooking is a small knife which is safe for them to use. A lot of the normal knives in the kitchen are too sharp for kids and may end up hurting them, so you need to buy a safety knife or a butter knife for them.

Safety knives have all the feel of a real metal knife except for that it has blunt edges which ensure that your kid won’t hurt himself/herself while chopping some fruits and vegetables.

It’s easy to cut most fruits and vegetables with it except for few items like watermelon rinds, etc. but this knife would be a good start to introduce your kids to cooking.

Cutting Boards

This is a good item to provide your kid with the safety knife as sometimes the kids want to move their cutting board according to their own comfort.

A non-skid cutting board will help in just this making you less worry about whether your kid would cut themselves up on the cutting board or not.

A board comprising of non-skid backing or non-skid feet will help your kids to move their boards freely to any place and there won’t be any danger of the board slipping while they are chopping the fruits and vegetables.

Aprons and Dish Towels

Another one of the most basic and logical item to get for your kids would be small aprons and dish towels for them so that they don’t dirty themselves.

Sometimes your kids would want to make a snack for themselves while getting ready for their school or some other place, in which case aprons would come in handy as they can cook and not spoil their clothes too.

Also, get tons of dish towels as the cooking is going to just get messier with your kids involved and you don’t want your whole kitchen to end up in a mess now, do you?